Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q is an american bbq budget eat in Downtown, El Paso.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 1700 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Cafe Mayapan on Texas Avenue serves a daily lunch plate with tamales, beans, and rice at community pricing under $10, making it the best-value traditional.
OrderTamale plate with beans or the daily soup
TipThe lunch plate changes daily; arrive before 13:00 to ensure full options are available.
El Jacalito on Myrtle Avenue runs a full breakfast and lunch under $10 per person, with migas, huevos rancheros, and breakfast tacos made to order.
OrderMigas plate or breakfast tacos with salsa
TipThe combo plate with migas, beans, and rice runs about $8; the most economical sit-down breakfast downtown.
Chico's Tacos on Alameda Avenue feeds most people under $7 with rolled tacos in tomato broth served cash-only, the most signature budget meal in El Paso.
OrderPlate of rolled tacos in tomato broth with cheese
TipCash only; the standard plate of six tacos plus broth is enough for one person.
La Colonial Tortilla Factory on Paisano Drive makes the best-value brisket burrito in El Paso: fresh-pressed flour tortilla with braised brisket under $8.
OrderBrisket burrito in a handmade flour tortilla
TipArrive by 08:00 for the brisket; later arrivals may find only bean and cheese options left.
Cafe Mayapan on Texas Avenue serves a daily lunch plate with tamales, beans, and rice at community pricing under $10, making it the best-value traditional.
OrderTamale plate with beans or the daily soup
TipThe lunch plate changes daily; arrive before 13:00 to ensure full options are available.
El Jacalito on Myrtle Avenue runs a full breakfast and lunch under $10 per person, with migas, huevos rancheros, and breakfast tacos made to order.
OrderMigas plate or breakfast tacos with salsa
TipThe combo plate with migas, beans, and rice runs about $8; the most economical sit-down breakfast downtown.
